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Ouachita Band In A Christmas Concert, Ouachita Band Dec 2023

Ouachita Band In A Christmas Concert, Ouachita Band

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the Ouachita Band Christmas concert held on December 4, 2023, in the Jones Performing Arts Center.


Wind Symphony Christmas Concert, Andrews University Dec 2023

Wind Symphony Christmas Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

"Christmas Through the Ages”
The program featured familiar holiday tunes. Selections include a lively version of Carol of the Bells by Sean O’Loughlin, a fun arrangement of a famous John Philip Sousa march, Christmas and Sousa Forever by Julie Giroux, the ever-popular Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, as well as a few other surprises.


Ouachita Jazz Band In A Concert, Jazz Band, Austin Motley Nov 2023

Ouachita Jazz Band In A Concert, Jazz Band, Austin Motley

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster from the Jazz Band Concert held on November 13, 2023, and directed by Dr. Austin Motley. The concert was held in the Jones Performing Arts Center.


Lmu Jazz Band & Concert Band Fall 2023 Performance, Benjamin Bruflat, Dma Nov 2023

Lmu Jazz Band & Concert Band Fall 2023 Performance, Benjamin Bruflat, Dma

Band Programs

No abstract provided.


Wind Symphony Fall Concert -"An American Tribute", Andrews University Oct 2023

Wind Symphony Fall Concert -"An American Tribute", Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

The AU Wind Symphony presents its fall concert, “An American Tribute” on Saturday, under the direction of Denisse Santos.

This program featured several patriotic pieces that highlighted various eras of the history of the United States. Selections included:

Robert Russell Bennett’s Suite of Old American Dances

Larry Daehn’s With Quiet Courage

Carolyn Bremer’s Early Light

Peter Wilhouky’s popular rendition of Battle Hymn of the Republic.


New Paradigms In Band Performance: An Analysis Of Three Prototypes, Scott Walker-Parker May 2023

New Paradigms In Band Performance: An Analysis Of Three Prototypes, Scott Walker-Parker

Glenn Korff School of Music: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Creative Work, and Performance

This document seeks to propose new paradigms in band performance through inter-, multi-, and transdisciplinarity. Initial inspirations were drawn from performance innovations shaped by the new music theater which became popular in the 20th century. Key concepts which were used throughout the creative, planning, logistic, rehearsal, and performance processes are analyzed in three recitals through prototypes of new paradigms in band performance. These concepts include accessibility and community, nonverbal/multimodal performance and instruction versus time, and nonverbal/multimodal communication.

The document has been organized in a manner which highlights successes and breakdowns of each process so future refinement can be made. …


The History And Development Of Solo Tuba Repertoire, Vasilios Tidwell May 2023

The History And Development Of Solo Tuba Repertoire, Vasilios Tidwell

Honors Theses

The tuba's solo repertoire increased in quantity and quality as a result of developments in the instrument’s design and usage. Following the invention of the tuba in 1835, instrument makers experimented with design concepts to maximize the versatility and potential of the bass brass voice. Composers explored the various uses of the instrument, eventually making the tuba part of the standard orchestral instrumentation by the mid-nineteenth century. Following the instrument's acceptance into bands and orchestras, the first solo works for tuba emerged in the late nineteenth century.

Evolving from novelty pieces accompanied by wind or brass bands, tuba solo music …


Lmu Jazz Band Spring 2023 Performance, Benjamin Bruflat, Dma Apr 2023

Lmu Jazz Band Spring 2023 Performance, Benjamin Bruflat, Dma

Band Programs

No abstract provided.


Lmu Concert Band Spring 2023 Performance, Benjamin Bruflat, Dma Apr 2023

Lmu Concert Band Spring 2023 Performance, Benjamin Bruflat, Dma

Band Programs

No abstract provided.


Winter Band Concert, Andrews University Jan 2023

Winter Band Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

"Winter Concert"

Andrews University Wind Symphony Band under the direction of Byron Graves in collaboration with Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth.